| Question | Answer | % Correct |
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| What was the primary demographic transition experienced by Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century? | From primarily rural to primarily urban population | 100%
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| What were some of the consequences of overcrowding in industrial cities like Manchester? | Pollution, overcrowding and poor housing standards | 100%
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| Which of the following statements accurately describes the population growth in Britain during the 19th century? | Population doubled from 1820 to 1880. | 100%
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| In 1900, how many people lived in England? | 30 million | 50%
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| The city of Manchester was known as the '___ Queen'? | Cotton | 29%
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| Which English city's population MORE than doubled? | Manchester | 29%
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| What were the biggest industrial centers in Britain? | The Northwest and Northern Midlands (England), South Wales, and around Glasgow (Scotland) | 29%
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| From 1815 to 1914, the English population grew very quickly. By 1820 it was 12 million people. By 1880, how big was the English population? | 24 million people | 21%
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| Which English cities' population doubled in the Industrial Revolution? | Birmingham & Sheffield | 7%
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